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Location
Market Insights for Footscray VIC 3011
New Listings (last 30 days)
26
Average price
$494,538
Lowest price
$295,000
Highest price
$725,000
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21/42A Byron Street, Footscray VIC 3011

$550,000 - $600,000

Listed: 8 days ago
Updated: 3 hours ago
Overview

This spacious top-floor apartment in Footscray offers an exceptional blend of privacy, natural light, and generous space, making it a standout choice for purchasers seeking apartment living with townhouse-like proportions. Boasting approximately 92 square metres of well-considered living area, the property benefits from its elevated corner position which ensures abundant sunlight and elevated views, alongside the pleasant advantage of having no neighbours above to intrude on its quietness.

The design thoughtfully maximises functionality and openness, featuring a large open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area that extends through wide stacker doors onto an entertainer’s balcony. This seamless indoor-outdoor flow creates an inviting environment for both daily living and social gatherings alike. The kitchen accommodates an island bench and substantial storage solutions, catering to the needs of home cooks and entertainers.

Two key elements enhance the apartment’s appeal: the corner orientation floods both living and bedroom spaces with sunlight, while the timber hybrid floorboards add warmth and a contemporary finish to the interior. Additional amenities include a full separate laundry, plentiful storage throughout the residence, and split-system heating and cooling, all delivering practicality for modern lifestyles.

Within a boutique, tightly held complex known for community spirit, this apartment’s size, privacy, and low-maintenance attributes will resonate with professionals, downsizers, or small families seeking an easy-care home in a vibrant location.

Located in one of Footscray’s most lively and walkable pockets, residents are positioned just moments from a diverse array of cafés, restaurants, bars, and the iconic Footscray Market. The area’s active calendar of night markets, cultural celebrations, and live music events ensures a dynamic lifestyle at the doorstep. Though central, the property enjoys a peaceful retreat at the rear of the building, providing balance between urban convenience and calm living. Excellent public transport connections by tram, train, and bus offer straightforward access to the Melbourne CBD and beyond, making this an ideal option for those valuing connectivity as well as community.

Local Market Insights

In Footscray, Quiet Listings observed 26 new apartments entering the market over the last 30 days, unchanged from 26 in the prior period, with an average advertised asking price of $494,538. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 45%, followed by apartments (36%), and land (7%). The most active agency for apartments in the Footscray area is currently Jas Stephens Real Estate, representing 23% of new listings, followed by Compton Green Bayside with 12%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the property information provided, no guarantee is given. Buyers should independently verify all details, inclusions, availability, pricing, and other relevant information directly with the listing agent before relying on this information.